Pappy Gunn

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Book is bound in blue cloth-covered boards with gilt title on the spine. No defects to note on the book or the dust jacket. Book is SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR on the title page. The biography of a hero of the air war in the Pacific theater of World War II including his life after the war - written by his son. A few black and white photos. 457 pages. Bookseller Inventory #

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Synopsis: The name...oft heard and heralded during and after World War II PAPPY GUNN ordinarily speaks for itself..............however in this book, the unforgettable, untold to this day, human story of the legendary "Pappy Gunn," hero of the Pacific Air War and to his family who knew and loved him ....this story is told with the understanding of one who had the foreknowledge and burning determination to sort out the facts and myths about him, Nathaniel Gunn, the author, fellow lover of flying, and his youngest son, who was with him until his untimely crash in Civilian life doing what he loved to do - flying, flying, flying!! You'll find the story intriguing in its discoveries, packed with Pappy's own personal original files, long forgotten letters, documents and photographs spanning Pappy's youth into the U.S. Navy, marriage, retirement in Hawaii and move to the Philippine Islands. Then, the untimely entrance of the United States in the WWII bombing and capture of Manila. Most of all, this story draws a perceptive focus on ..the man..as the person and courageous patriot he truly was, joining the U. S.Air Force he was at this time.. Fighting 3 wars at once . His family imprisoned by the Japanese.. . The brass who needed him to accomplish the impossible . And, the enemy who had the upperhand, but not for long !! Thank God - his was a triumphant battle in all three!!!!

Book Description AuthorHouse, 2004. HRD. Book Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our US warehouse in 10 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND.Established seller since 2000. Bookseller Inventory # IP-9781418437756

Book Description AuthorHouse, 2004. HRD. Book Condition: New. New Book.Shipped from US within 10 to 14 business days.THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Bookseller Inventory # IP-9781418437756

Book Description AUTHORHOUSE, United States, 2004. Hardback. Book Condition: New. Language: English . Brand New Book ***** Print on Demand *****. The name.oft heard and heralded during and after World War II PAPPY GUNN ordinarily speaks for itself.however in this book, the unforgettable, untold to this day, human story of the legendary Pappy Gunn, hero of the Pacific Air War and to his family who knew and loved him .this story is told with the understanding of one who had the foreknowledge and burning determination to sort out the facts and myths about him, Nathaniel Gunn, the author, fellow lover of flying, and his youngest son, who was with him until his untimely crash in Civilian life doing what he loved to do - flying, flying, flying!! You ll find the story intriguing in its discoveries, packed with Pappy s own personal original files, long forgotten letters, documents and photographs spanning Pappy s youth into the U.S. Navy, marriage, retirement in Hawaii and move to the Philippine Islands. Then, the untimely entrance of the United States in the WWII bombing and capture of Manila. Most of all, this story draws a perceptive focus on .the man.as the person and courageous patriot he truly was, joining the U. S.Air Force he was at this time. Fighting 3 wars at once .His family imprisoned by the Japanese. .The brass who needed him to accomplish the impossible .And, the enemy who had the upperhand, but not for long !! Thank God - his was a triumphant battle in all three!!!!. Bookseller Inventory # APC9781418437756